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ACT Adding New Summer Test Date

February 21, 2017 By Jolyn Brand

Beginning in 2018,  ACT will begin offering students a chance to take the ACT over the summer, starting July 2018. This new test date will increase the number of test dates from six to seven dates each year. To accommodate the new summer testing date, the test will be offered at local community colleges annd university campuses, instead of high schools that traditionally offer the tests during the school year. “Students, educators and colleges … [Read more...]

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Average ACT Scores for Texas Universities

April 26, 2016 By Jolyn Brand

Colleges admissions offices evaluate each student individually based on: SAT or ACT scores GPA/Class Rank Strength of Curriculum (courses chosen, including AP classes) Extracurricular activities, including leadership roles Community service Others, including essays, teacher recommendations and achievements/awards Each column lists the ACT score for the 25-75% of accepted students in 2015 admissions process.  Keep in mind … [Read more...]

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The New ACT Essay

November 10, 2015 By Jolyn Brand

The ACT Writing section (aka the essay) is new for the 2015-2016 school year.  What’s the difference between the old and new ACT essay question? The old essay prompt was relevant to teenage issues and asked students to consider issues such as student dress code, curfew,  whether or not students should be required to take PE or arts classes, or even whether or not texting while driving laws should be enforced. In other words, as the ACT puts it, … [Read more...]

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avatarJolyn helped me realize that I had a lot of academic potential. Her SAT Prep helped me flip a decent SAT score into a score in the 95th percentile. She guided me through the entire application process, helped me create a strong schedule for senior year, and provided assistance with college essays. With Jolyn's help, I gained admission into the engineering programs of Texas A&M University and University of Texas. I also received a full-ride scholarship to Lamar University. Jolyn will get college-bound students on the right track.

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About Jolyn Brand

Jolyn is a certified teacher who holds a Doctorate in Higher Education from Northeastern University. After years of experience teaching high school and college students, she began assisting with the college process. She's the founder of Brand College Consulting and works with families across the country virtually. A note from Jolyn: I started working with low-income high school students in … More...

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